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Giants signed WR James Jones, formerly of the Raiders, to a one-year contract.

With Rueben Randle ineffective and Victor Cruz rehabbing, the G-Men are giving themselves veteran insurance behind superstar Odell Beckham. Jones is reuniting with OC Ben McAdoo, whom he played for in Green Bay from 2007-13. Jones appeared withered during his lone year in Oakland last season, but offers a red-zone threat from the slot. Jones averaged a pathetic 9.1 yards per catch last year, but it was partly a function of Oakland's pop-gun offense. Jones boasted a 13.9 mark before 2014. Realistically, he's competing for No. 4 or 5 duties. Jul 30 - 6:16 PM

Per NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, the "hope for both sides" is a deal. A veteran of OC Ben McAdoo's system from their time together in Green Bay, Jones would provide insurance on an ineffective Rueben Randle and rehabbing Victor Cruz behind superstar Odell Beckham. Jones hadn't made any previously-known visits since getting released by the Raiders in May. Jul 30 - 5:32 PM

The Chiefs, Giants, and Seahawks had already been linked to Jones. The Jags would be an interesting fit, as they've seemingly been interested in adding a veteran receiver all offseason, first targeting Randall Cobb before making a run at Greg Jennings. Jones played for new Jaguars OC Greg Olson last year. Jun 12 - 12:13 PM

The player rep for free agent WR James Jones said the Chiefs, Giants and Seahawks made preliminary inquiries in May.

We haven't heard about any formal visits for Jones since he was released immediately following the draft. He's still just 31 years old, but was never able to cleanly separate and only became a "thing" because of Aaron Rodgers. We're still not certain Jones will even get a shot to prove himself at a training camp, but he wants one. "I'm not retiring. I still want to play. If you need a receiver, come get me," he said. Jun 9 - 12:30 PM

Victor Cruz (knee) has avoided the PUP list to begin training camp, but will be "eased in."

Cruz has made surprisingly-fast progress since tearing his patellar tendon last Week 6, and is tentatively expected to play in the preseason. He should be ready to go for Week 1. With Odell Beckham established as one of the best wideouts in the NFL, Cruz is no longer a WR1/2, but checks in as an upside WR3.

Harris was waived by the Giants on Wednesday and will revert to their IR list once he's not claimed. The former UFL and AFL journeyman also landed on IR before last season started due to a shoulder injury.